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Arion

Iowa · 108 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Arion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,800. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
108
−21%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−1%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
881151411671941990201020202024Arion
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,997
+50%since 2000
from $12,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.6
−6%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(21)
Diversity Score
19
+3%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
Female
40.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arion, Iowa?

Arion, Iowa has about 108 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arion, Iowa?

The typical household in Arion, Iowa earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arion, Iowa expensive?

In Arion, Iowa, the median home is worth about $18,800.

How educated are people in Arion, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arion, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arion, Iowa?

About 27.5% of people in Arion, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arion, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Arion, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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